Electronics Platform Procurement Leader

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Wellbeing resources

Job summary

ZT Systems is seeking a Platform Procurement Program Manager based in Secaucus, NJ to lead end-to-end supply-demand optimization and serve as a key contributor to purchasing strategy. You will manage PCBA and electronic component procurement, coordinate with planning, engineering, and manufacturing, and drive supplier performance and cost negotiations.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration, data-driven decision making, and ensuring timely, compliant procurement aligned with production needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 3+ years of purchasing/procurement experience in electronics, PCBA, servers, networking equipment, or related manufacturing.
• Understanding of PCBAs, electronic components, BOMs, and electronics manufacturing processes.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and purchasing workflows.
• Ability to manage multiple suppliers, priorities, and production requirements simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of server PCBA, electronic components, and related materials from qualified suppliers.
• Issue and manage purchase orders, including pricing, quantities, delivery dates, and terms.
• Monitor supplier commitments and address shortages, delays, and supply constraints.
• Coordinate with Material Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to align purchasing with production.
• Review MRP/ERP requirements and convert demand into timely purchase orders.
• Maintain appropriate inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete materials.
• Support supplier selection, qualification, cost negotiations, and performance management.
• Negotiate lead times, MOQ, payment terms, and other commercial conditions.
• Track PCBA component availability and identify long-lead-time/allocation risks.
• Coordinate engineering changes, BOM updates, and substitutions with suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure purchased materials meet specifications, quality, and approved vendor lists.
• Assist resolution of supplier quality issues, material discrepancies, and delivery problems.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and participate in performance reviews.
• Analyze purchasing data, including cost, lead time, supplier performance, and delivery metrics.
• Maintain purchasing records and ensure compliance with procurement policies.

Skills

Procurement planning

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP/MRP experience

Negotiation skills

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

ZT Systems is seeking a Platform Procurement Program Manager based in Secaucus, NJ to lead end-to-end supply-demand optimization and serve as a key contributor to purchasing strategy. You will manage PCBA and electronic component procurement, coordinate with planning, engineering, and manufacturing, and drive supplier performance and cost negotiations.

The role emphasizes strong collaboration, data-driven decision making, and ensuring timely, compliant procurement aligned with production needs.